Spring Hill man Jordan Joseph Williams was arrested for possessing child pornography, based on evidence including a childlike sex doll, following a Hernando County Sheriff's Office investigation.

Jessie Thomas Taylor, 43, of Tampa, was sentenced to over 24 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor after pleading guilty to exploiting a 16-year-old between 2021 and 2022.

A mother was arrested for trying to drown her children at a pool; she broadcasted her intent on Instagram and was stopped by family members. She faces attempted murder charges.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny weather with scattered showers and thunderstorms for Tampa, FL, with high temperatures and possible high heat indexes.

Pasco County Fire Rescue's Special Operations teams underwent intensive Hazmat training with propane to enhance their emergency response capabilities, ensuring readiness and safety for the community.

Charlotte County warns of phishing emails pretending to be from county staff, which aim to steal personal and financial information. The county advises verifying the email domain and not sharing sensitive data.

An intoxicated driver in St. Petersburg caused a fatal head-on collision, resulting in an elderly passenger's death and serious injuries to another driver.

Hillsborough County issued a boil water notice for the Windemere system in Lutz due to an electrical issue causing low pressure. Residents are advised to boil water for safety.

A 17-year-old named Justin Hawker was arrested by Hillsborough County authorities for second-degree murder with a firearm in the death of Andie Morrell. Details of the homicide remain undisclosed.

Police presence increased at Hammock Ridge Apartments in Spring Hill due to a reported armed home invasion with suspects identified and no serious injuries.

A teenager was arrested for a homicide in Tampa after the body of Andie Morrell was discovered on North 39th Street, with the murder scene identified at a residence on Polak Drive.

Cyclist Kjersten Aileen-Hermance Strang, 38, was killed in Gulfport by a vehicle driven by Xavier Omar Rigby, who now faces charges including DUI Manslaughter.

Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested 246 individuals during a human trafficking operation, with some charged for child sexual offenses and potential trafficking victims identified.